What kinds of carp are there?

After artificial breeding, there are many kinds of carp, such as grouper carp, grass carp, lotus carp, mirror carp, fire carp, hibiscus carp and purse carp. These carp have different breeds and different body colors.

Koi fish, swimming art koi fish is an advanced ornamental carp with strong physique and bright colors. Its body length can reach 1 ~ 1.5m, and its life span can reach 60 ~ 70 years. It originated in Central Asia and was introduced to Japan. Koi fish has been carefully cultivated by the Japanese, and is also known as Japan's national fish, known as the "living jewel in the water" and the "king of ornamental fish". From 65438 to 0938, japanese koi was introduced to China, which was the first time that the Japanese introduced koi fish abroad. In China, according to the method of goldfish breeding, the ancient court technicians screened out the China koi fish variety which was in line with the public aesthetic.

King of fish-Maxi carp. Maixi carp is an edible variety of carp. It has a narrow head, a small mouth, a round belly and a fat body. It tastes very delicious. The difference between Maixi carp and other carp is that there are three shiny gold threads on both sides of the fish from gills to tails. Maixi carp is named after it grows in Maixi and Maitang ponds. Because Maixi carp is very particular about the growth environment, ordinary carp species can only grow into Maixi carp in Maixi pond in Guxi Village, Dawan Town, Gaoyao City, Guangdong Province. Otherwise, it is an ordinary carp. If Maixi carp is put in other fish ponds, the fish that grow into Maixi carp will also become ordinary carp.

In the traditional culture of China, carp is regarded as a mascot. Because the word "carp" is homophonic with "profit", it is a good omen for profit every year. China has had the saying "carp yue longmen" since ancient times. It is said that the Yellow River carp will jump over the Longmen at the narrowest part of the Shanxi-Shaanxi Grand Canyon and become a dragon. Now it is used to describe people's successful career, prosperous official career and profitability. Therefore, carp has a profound meaning in the traditional culture of China.